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開始1年目の取り組みとして、BP社による総額450,000ポンドの奨学金プログラムは、9つの大学でそれぞれ10人、計90人の学生に対して5000ポンドずつ提供されます。プログラムの対象となる大学は、バース大学のほか、Durham University, Imperial College London, University of
Birmingham, University of Cambridge, University of Manchester, University of
Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Strathclydeの8校です。

As the programme is rolled out over the initial four years, it
will be expanded year on year, providing a total scholarship fund of up to
£4.5million. The fund will then progress as an annual scholarship programme
providing funding of up to £1.8million each year.

Aimed
at building capacity in skills and knowledge that is greatly needed in the
energy industry, the scholarship programme focuses on supporting the education
and development of the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Undergraduate students can apply for the scholarship based on the completion of
an online application form, ability test, and a face-to-face interview with BP.

Emma
Judge, Head of graduate resourcing, BP, commented: “STEM graduates’ problem
solving and quick thinking capabilities help drive innovation and development
in business. BP is committed to investing in tomorrow’s talent, from all social
backgrounds, and preparing students for long and successful careers – and we’d
like them to be in the energy sector.”

Judge
added: “We hope the scholarship fund will lighten students’ concerns about
funding their further education in today’s economic climate, and encourage more
of the brightest and best minds to continue to study STEM subjects.”

Vice-Chancellor
of the University of Bath, Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell, said: “We’re
delighted to have been selected for the BP scholarship programme, which is
recognition of our high quality graduates in the STEM subjects.

“This
is a great example of how we are working closely with industry leaders to train
the next generation of engineers and scientists, with the appropriate skills to
contribute positively to British industry as soon as they graduate.”

As
part of its on-going commitment to supporting education in the UK and abroad,
this is the fifth year BP has been offering scholarships to high performing
students. Hundreds of students have benefitted from the programme to the tune
of £7.3million since 2007.

About
BP’s Undergraduate scholarship programme:

• In
each year of their degree BP Scholars will be invited to participate in a range
of activities both on campus and on site with BP. These will include a two to
three day interactive event designed to help students understand more about the
oil and gas industry, with the opportunity to shadow a BP intern for two to
three days during the summer, as well as early access to apply for both the BP
Internship programme and graduate programme.

•
Students will be expected to maintain an appropriate academic standard in order
to continue to receive the award.

• The
scholarship is not intended to cover fees but support living costs.

• BP
is aiming to recruit over 200 graduates in 2013 for career opportunities in science,
technology, engineering and business.